Modified generalized Chen distribution, estimation and application using econometrics data by Owens Ogheneochuko Akpojaro, Charles Okechukwu Aronu

“…The study developed unique expressions for the PDF, CDF, survival function, and hazard function of the MGC distribution. …”
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The Modified Weibull–Fréchet Mixture distribution for enhanced econometric data modelling by I. O. Akalagboro, C. O. Aronu

“…The Modified Weibull–Fréchet Mixture (MWFM) distribution emerges as a formidable contender across various datasets, particularly excelling in modelling tax revenue data. …”
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Modified Fractional Power Series Method for solving fractional partial differential equations by Isaac Addai, Benedict Barnes, Isaac Kwame Dontwi, Kwaku Forkuoh Darkwah

“…However, the solutions in the multi-dimensional space have not been explored by researchers across the globe. The solutions of the FPDEs are feasible with the involvement of parameter α in the Mittag-Leffler function. …”
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Functioning of Conceptual Metaphor in Shaping Image of Iraq in Regional and Federal Media in Germany by L. N. Rebrina, L. H. M. A. Al-Khafaji

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Separable but Correlated: The Role of Executive Functions and Effortful Control in the Transition to School Age by Larissa K. Predy, Daphne Vrantsidis, Mahsa Khoei, Naaila Ali, Sandra A. Wiebe

“…Executive function (EF) and effortful control (EC) are two similarly defined constructs implicated in self-regulation. …”
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Effect of an 8-week training program on the rebalancing of functional asymmetry in young footballers by Walid Bouzid, Omar Ben Rakaa, Aziz Chokri, Aziz Eloirdi, Abdelmoujoud Elhaboussi, Mohamed Barkaoui

“…Significant reductions in functional asymmetries were observed across all variables and age groups. …”
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Spatiotemporal evolution characteristics of functional coupling in the triple space of the sea area of Ningbo by Baoquan Wei, Baoquan Wei, Anning Suo, Yanlong Chen

“…We analyzed the overall variation in functional coupling coordination across the coastal zone of Ningbo and correlations among evaluation units.ResultsThe findings are summarized as follows: First, a cross-coupling relationship exists with coupling coordination degrees ranging from 0.21 to 0.66 across the coastal zone of Ningbo, showing significant spatial variation (high in the south and north and low in the middle), with local coordination centers in Cixi City and Xiangshan County. …”
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Assessing Functional Connectivity Dynamics During Cognitive Tasks Involving the Dorsal Stream by Huifang E. Wang, Jorge Gonzalez-Martinez, Viktor Jirsa, Patrick Chauvel, F.-Xavier Alario, Catherine Liegeois-Chauvel

“…Our results reveal distinguishable functional connectivity patterns across various cognitive tasks using clustering algorithms. …”
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High‐resolution mapping of cancer cell networks using co‐functional interactions by Evan A Boyle, Jonathan K Pritchard, William J Greenleaf

“…However, technical artifacts can confound signal across genetic screens and limit the immense potential of parallel screening approaches. …”
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Integrated management of development in Functional Urban Areas. The case of metropolitan areas in Slovenia by Justyna Danielewicz

“…Most of today’s challenges are spread across administrative borders and working at the level of the metropolitan area can help develop innovative solutions that benefit the wider functional urban areas. …”
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The impact of respiratory muscle training on respiratory function in patients with neuromuscular disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by Nancy Yesenia Ortiz-Garcia, Diego Eduardo Rueda-Capristran, Ajay Kumar, Domenica Alejandra Herrera, Angie Carolina Alonso-Ramírez, Diana Othón-Martínez, Jonathan Reyes-Rivera, Frances Marie Mejia, Jonathan David Martinez-Illan, Carla Isabella Miret Durazo, Elda Janette Perez-Moreno, Camila Sánchez Cruz, Ernesto Calderon Martinez

“…Respiratory muscle training (RMT) is widely used to manage these respiratory complications, but its efficacy across different NMDs remains unclear. This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the impact of physiotherapy interventions, specifically RMT, on respiratory muscle function in NMD patients. …”
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Measuring Global Dietary Diversity by Considering Nutritional Functional Dissimilarity and Dietary Guidelines by Shiwen Quan, Wenbo Zhu

“…Using per capita consumption data for 14 food categories across countries from 1981 to 2022, eight indices were applied to assess global dietary diversity and its variation across 13 dietary patterns. …”
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Causality-aware graph neural networks for functional stratification and phenotype prediction at scale by Charalampos P. Triantafyllidis, Ricardo Aguas

“…We apply the framework to the human DNA damage and repair pathway using the TP53 regulon in a pancancer study across cell lines and tumor samples to classify Gene Regulatory Networks (GRNs) across different TP53 mutation types. …”
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Biogeography and ecological functions of underestimated CPR and DPANN in acid mine drainage sediments by Sheng-Xuan Peng, Shao-Ming Gao, Zhi-Liang Lin, Zhen-Hao Luo, Si-Yu Zhang, Wen-Sheng Shu, Fangang Meng, Li-Nan Huang

“…Our comprehensive analyses have allowed first insights into the biogeographic patterns and functional differentiation of these major enigmatic prokaryotic groups in the AMD model system.…”
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Functional plasticity in the cerebellum after a reduction in action video gaming time by Lijun Jiang, Weiyi Ma, Diankun Gong

“…This study examined whether cerebellar functional plasticity was evident in AVG experts after a year-long reduction in gaming time, and whether the effects varied across cerebellar regions. …”
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Sleep Quality and Immune Function: Implications for Overall Health – A Literature Review by Marta Żerek, Gracjan Sitarek

“… Introduction Sleep quality is increasingly acknowledged as critical for immune function and overall health. Poor sleep can disrupt immune response, elevating inflammation and susceptibility to infection and chronic diseases. …”
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Integrated Model Selection and Scalability in Functional Data Analysis Through Bayesian Learning by Wenzheng Tao, Sarang Joshi, Ross Whitaker

“…Functional data, including one-dimensional curves and higher-dimensional surfaces, have become increasingly prominent across scientific disciplines. …”
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Multi-Function Working Mode Recognition Based on Multi-Feature Joint Learning by Lei Liu, Minghua Wu, Dongyang Cheng, Wei Wang

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Electroporation-mediated functional analysis method of genes in the giant insect Trypoxylus dichotomus by Kazuki Sakura, Shinichi Morita, Toshiya Ando, Karen Yuzaki, Shuji Shigenobu, Teruyuki Niimi

“…Furthermore, we observed that this promoter functions effectively across a diverse range of insect species, including the harlequin ladybug, Harmonia axyridis and the silkworm, Bombyx mori, suggesting the broad applicability of the T. dichotomus actin A3 promoter in various insects.…”
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Impact of health conditions on daily functioning in Kenyan populations: A scoping review by Naomi W. Kingau, Quinette A. Louw, Maria Y. Charumbira

“…The most affected ICF domains were mobility (d4), sensory function and pain (b2) and mental (b1). Conclusion: The comprehensive description of functioning problems associated with priority health conditions in Kenya can be used to develop targeted interventions to improve health outcomes across affected domains. …”
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